We made a quick trip half-way into Oklahoma in the van yesterday. Shown are eight of the thirteen "food poisonees" who spent the day in rest and recovery at our Dalhart, TX, motel. We were transported to our Guymon, OK, overnight motel late yesterday afternoon. I am fifth from the left in the photo.Today, everyone was back in the saddle again. All riders were very jovial as they mounted their bikes this morning as we only had a 40 mile ride to Liberal, KS, with a 25 mph tailwind waiting to pushl us along. Because of the short ride, we left at 9am - two hours later than normal.
This grain elevator was a reminder of home in Iowa where corn is also piled on the ground.
We passed through Hooker, OK, which had many signs and businesses making a play on the name of the town.
The Hooker gift shop was very popular with the women.
We only spent one day in the narrow Oklahoma panhandle and passed into Kansas. The 25 mph tailwind pushed us along to Liberal, KS, barely pedaling. Sure hope the wind stays in the same direction tomorrow. It only took a little over two hours to reach Liberal and most everyone was there before noon - leaving the entire afternoon to relax and look around.
Liberal, KS, is the home of the Wizard of Oz museum made famous by the movie with Judy Garland.
Here I am with the Tin Man character from the Wizard of Oz movie.
We also toured the Liberal Air Museum which was chock full of all types of older military and private airplanes.Tomorrow, we have an 83 mile ride to Dodge City, KS, and are hoping for a tailwind. The locals reported that they had 79 mph gusts yesterday afternoon. There have been storm warnings out for the area this afternoon but all we experienced was extremely gusty winds.
Thanks for the comments.
Bob
6 comments:
Sorry to hear about the food poisoning. Make sure you watch yourself and don't push too hard too soon. Take care
Bob: We are sure enjoying your web log and nice pictures. This is so interesting. Sorry to hear you had food poisoning. That can be rough. Your weather sure has been tough at times. The whole US seems to be having strange weather. Talked to some friends in NH today and they are having cooler temperatures and lots of rain like we are in Iowa. The farmers are having trouble getting their crops in this year with all the rain. If you go near Kansas City,Mo. do stop at "The Steamboat Arabia Museum". Check it out at (1856.com). It is really worth your time. Take care and have a good ride tomorrow. God Bless you. Jim and Carolyn
Hi folks, I remember watching the film the Wizard of Oz when I was a young boy, I am now 70years old and still consider it to be a wonderful fantasy, my ex-army buddy George Garner must be having the time of his life riding with you all. All of these wonderful places to evoke so many memories. If you are a U.S. citizen you are living the dream that we could only imagine existed 3000 miles away all those year`s ago, going to the cinema was escapeism from the austerity that existed over here in the forties and fifties. We are glad that you have recovered from the food poisoning and are now making good progress. Please pass on our thoughts and prayers to George G and the rest of the gang.
Regards.
Ray & Margaret Wilcox, George`s home town, England.
Go Bob !!!
Just heard of your latest adventure. Sounds like fun!
The Dotys
Testing 1, 2, 3.
Iowa Bob
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